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W401 NBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 36,623 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W401 NBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W401 NBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W401 NBY registered?

W401 NBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W401 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 NBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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